Union High School - Aurora Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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20 rainin ost- ar Scientists Nm. SOHN 'msg' ,-1 AVTON f ' ..MNww::wh A1U P Nm. ouma STIEHL A penetrating odor in the chemistry lab, a skeleton hanging in another room, an exclamation from some unfortunate person who received a shock in the physics lah are the typical setting for Work in the science departments. The belief of many that science is the key to the post-War World was shown by the greatly increased number of persons who took the various courses offered at Union. The large number of both boys and girls taking physics alone required four classes to accommodate them. The science department also offered courses in general science and biology. Physiology and hygiene were taught by Mr. Smelker, newcomer to the faculty thistyear. 4 B y7UlN '

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0 emoeratie ree S eec The charm and value of Latin were imbued in many a studentis mind through the inspiration of Miss Blake. Students found that although Latin is a dead languagen, in that it is no longer spoken in any country, it is a foundation for many other languages. Spanish, another foreign language in the curriculum, proved interesting not only because of the fine teacher, Miss Carpenter, but also because of the interesting projects carried on by the class. The advanced Spanish students not only translated their plays but enacted their lessons in the form of a play. In the public speaking department the forceful expression of good English was of first importance. The pupils who developed the most under Mr. Alber,s tutelage in his speech classes took part in an inter-school speech contest, while the best students in the debate class held positions on the' successful debating team which won a regional honor for excellence in this field. In addition to teaching public speaking, Mr. Albers also 'P directed the senior play. Miss Grace Thomasma successfully sponsored American Education Week, Book Week, and the yearly Vocational Institute for senior high students. Mrs. Alice Peckham, former librarian, spent a day giving many classes lively reviews of new books. LEFT MISS ETHEI. SCHOLI-IS MISS OLGA PISRSCHIIACHER MISS DOROTHY BLAKE RIGHT MISS MABEL ALLEN MISS LAVINA LAIBLE SPELLING DAY MISS CLARA SMALLIGIS. Wheeler. W'iIson. and W'ulc-on

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reparin ilitar ath- en S Mxny MM: LENNAN Mis 1 wuss NELLE ATWUOD Mathematics was advanced at Union this past year by the introduction of two new subjects. Refresher math, one of the several new subjects added to the curriculum for the benefit of the senior boys, helped them to review the basic principles of mathematics and thus prepare for their future in the armed services of our country. Algebra IV was another course offered to those desiring advanced work in this field of study. The increased interest in mathematics was not only indicated by the new courses but also by the increased enrollment in classes. All those interested in specializing in this field found an adequate schedule of subjects, capably taught. If21